Former Aide to NY Governors Charged as Undisclosed Agent of Chinese Government
A former aide to New York governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, Linda Sun, was arrested at her Long Island home on Tuesday and charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government, according to prosecutors. Sun, 41, who served in various roles within New York state government, including as deputy chief of […]
U.S. Charges Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar and Others Over Deadly October 7 Attack in Israel
The U.S. has charged Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and several other prominent figures in the group over their involvement in a deadly attack in Israel on October 7th last year. The Justice Department announced indictments against six Hamas members, including seven charges such as the murder of dozens of U.S. citizens, conspiracy to finance terrorism, […]
12 Migrants, Including Six Children, Drown as Boat Sinks Off French Coast Amid Ongoing Smuggling Crisis
French rescue workers swiftly packed up their gear, dismantling medical tents, stretchers, and security cordons with practiced precision. After the last bodies were removed from the quayside in Boulogne, the ambulances and red emergency vehicles departed, leaving a handful of officials standing near the harbour wall, amid frayed fishing nets. “It’s so upsetting,” lamented Boulogne’s […]
Seven Dead, Including Three Children, in Lviv Amid Fresh Russian Attacks on Ukraine
Seven people, including three children, were killed in Lviv, Ukraine, during a new wave of Russian attacks overnight, according to the city’s mayor. Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy reported that the city was targeted with drones and hypersonic missiles early Wednesday. Among the victims were a baby, two girls aged nine and 14, and a midwife, […]
Nigeria and China Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
In a notable diplomatic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping have announced the upgrade of Nigeria-China relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development was revealed during President Tinubu’s official visit to Beijing, ahead of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit scheduled for September 4-6. The new partnership is […]
NDLEA Chief Called For Increased Support for Nigerian Armed Forces Amid Security Threats
Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for enhanced support for Nigeria’s security forces amid ongoing struggles with banditry and other security issues. Marwa’s appeal was made during a visit by Maj-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre […]
President Tinubu Confirms IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s Four-Year Term Until 2027
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun will serve his full four-year term, remaining in office until 2027. This confirmation aligns with the original terms of Egbetokun’s appointment and is not an extension, as clarified by a senior police source. The source emphasized that Egbetokun’s tenure was specified in […]
NLC Demands Immediate Reversal of Fuel Price Hike, Criticizes Government Policies
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong demand for the “immediate reversal” of the recently increased petrol pump price across the nation. In a post shared on its X (formerly Twitter) page late Tuesday, the NLC stated: “We demand the immediate reversal of the latest increase in the pump of PMS across the […]
Pope Francis Begins Historic Asia Pacific Tour, Highlighting Environmental and Interfaith Efforts
Pope Francis has landed in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking the start of his longest and most distant trip to the Asia Pacific region. During the 12-day visit, he plans to emphasize environmental concerns and promote interfaith dialogue. His journey will also include stops in Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Timor-Leste—the latter being the only predominantly Catholic […]
Putin Visits Mongolia Despite ICC Arrest Warrant; Protests Erupt in Ulaanbaatar
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since the court issued a warrant for his arrest last year, arriving in Mongolia on Tuesday. He was greeted by Mongolia’s President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh with a grand ceremony in Ulaanbaatar’s Genghis Khan Square, where soldiers on horseback and […]
